May weather forecastCape Otway, Australia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Cape Otway, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.8°C (58.6°F) and 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Temperature

May ushers in a minute temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from April's comfortable 18°C (64.4°F) to a still refreshing 14.8°C (58.6°F). Cape Otway's average low-temperature in May is measured at a frosty 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Cape Otway, in May, during 16.5 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cape Otway, there are 177 rainfall days, and 457mm (17.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Cape Otway, Australia, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Cape Otway is 10h and 2min.
On the first day of May in Cape Otway, Australia, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:12 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Cape Otway, Australia. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Cape Otway, is 14.8°C (58.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 8.8°C (47.8°F).

In Cape Otway, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

In Cape Otway, Australia, in May, during 16.5 rainfall days, 46mm (1.81") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Cape Otway, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

The average day length in May in Cape Otway, Australia, is 10h and 2min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 5:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cape Otway, Australia, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 5:12 pm AEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Cape Otway, Australia, is 5.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In Cape Otway, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cape Otway, Australia

  • Average high temperature in May: 14.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (6.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Cape Otway, Australia

  • Average pressure in May: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Cape Otway, Australia

  • Average wind speed in May: 10.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (11.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and April (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Cape Otway, Australia

  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Cape Otway, Australia

  • Average rainfall in May: 46mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (52mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (25mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Cape Otway, Australia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cape Otway, Australia

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Cape Otway, Australia

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cape Otway, Australia

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cape Otway, Australia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Cape Otway, Australia

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Cape Otway, Australia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Cape Otway, Australia

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August, September and November (8km).